Frankfurt am Main Airport
Frankfurt · GermanyICAO EDDF
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is an airport serving Frankfurt, Germany, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 50° 1' 60.0" N, 8° 34' 14.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. With 239 direct destinations served by 104 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Berlin (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from FRA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 5,143 mi | 10h 34m | long-haul | 1242 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 3,856 mi | 8h 8m | long-haul | 931 kg | View |
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 884 mi | 2h 10m | short-haul | 363 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 4,615 mi | 9h 34m | long-haul | 1114 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 2,853 mi | 6h 14m | long-haul | 689 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2,567 mi | 5h 42m | long-haul | 620 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 3,024 mi | 6h 33m | long-haul | 730 kg | View |
| BEG | Belgrade, Serbia | 657 mi | 1h 45m | short-haul | 270 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 4,162 mi | 8h 43m | long-haul | 1005 kg | View |
| HEL | Helsinki, Finland | 958 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 240 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at FRA
104 active airlines serving Frankfurt am Main Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Frankfurt am Main Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannheim-City Airport | MHG | Mannheim | Germany | 62 km |
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Hahn | Germany | 94 km |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Paderborn | Germany | 176 km |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden | Germany | 144 km |
| Zweibrücken Airport | ZQW | Zweibruecken | Germany | 125 km |
| Stuttgart Airport | STR | Stuttgart | Germany | 157 km |
| Kassel-Calden Airport | KSF | Kassel | Germany | 164 km |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | Cologne | Germany | 137 km |
Other Airports in Germany
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 50° 1' 60.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 8° 34' 14.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 50.033333
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 8.570556
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 364 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 111 m
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